How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia in Under 30 Minutes
This Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Tilapia is an easy, flavorful, and healthy dinner recipe. The fish is perfectly flaky, baked in a delicious buttery lemon garlic sauce, and ready in just 20 minutes! Serve it with steamed veggies, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets fresh or thawed if frozen
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
- Step 2: Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 3: Bake the Tilapia
- Place the tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the fish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Garnish And Serve
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon slices and enjoy!
Notes
- For Extra Crispiness: Broil the fish for the last 2 minutes to slightly brown the edges.
- Swap It Up: Use cod, haddock, or salmon instead of tilapia.
- Make It a Meal: Serve with roasted asparagus, garlic butter rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 12g
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